Minor in American Studies

This program offers undergraduates an opportunity to develop their interest in American culture and society in a structured, yet flexible, interdisciplinary curriculum.

The minor consists of six 4-credit courses, which include:

CAS AM 200 Introduction to American Studies

one CAS AM course at the 200 level or above

three courses from American Studies or from one or more of the following affiliated departments or programs: African American Studies, Anthropology, Archaeology, Earth & Environment, Economics, English, History, History of Art & Architecture, Philosophy, Political Science, Religion, Sociology, and Women’s, Gender, & Sexuality Studies. These courses must deal with some aspect of American society and must be chosen in consultation with the director of undergraduate studies.

satisfactory completion of a senior project

The senior project may take the form of a research seminar (CAS AM 501 or AM 502) or an individual Directed Study leading to a senior thesis based on original research or criticism (CAS AM 491 or AM 492).

Students must earn a minimum grade of C in all courses taken toward the minor.